Heart of Tensaiga
A True Gift
Kagome was trying to sleep but something was keeping her awake. She turned onto her side and noticed that Sesshomaru was there against the tree holding Tensaiga in front of him as if studying it for the first time. "Sesshomaru, shouldn't you get some sleep?"
Amber eyes met hers, "This Sesshomaru does not require sleep at this time."
Kagome sat up and wondered what was on his mind. "What are you thinking when you look at the Tensaiga?"
For a moment he debated on telling her; but, as he saw no harm in it he decided to indulge her. "I have to wonder what my father was thinking in giving this sword to me. Should not I, his strongest son, have received the strongest weapon?"
Kagome sighed, figuring that was what the problem was. "Well, I believe he gave you the greatest gift someone like you could have received."
"Hn?"
"Well, think about it. Inuyasha has Tetsusaiga because it is required for him to live peacefully. Also, he is not as strong as you are so it helps to defend him against stronger demons. Inuyasha needs the Tetsusaiga, you don't. Your father knew you well enough I imagine to know you hardly had anyone you kept with you to protect. So by giving you Tensaiga, he assured that you would not lose those that did become close to you in an untimely manner. He gave you the gift to keep your loved ones with you."
Sesshomaru pondered over her sentiments.